Would an XFX HD 5450 be better than an AMD A6-6400k's Integrated graphics?

Wrock2000 · Aug 11, 2014

I am making a budget build gaming PC. My two options are 4gb memory with an XFX HD 5450, or 8gb memory with an AMD A6-6400k integrated graphics. Which option would be better?

XFX HD5450: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150673

AMD A6-6400k: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-A6-6400K-Dual-Core-Processor-AD640KOKHLBOX/dp/B00CPLGFM4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407812611&sr=8-1&keywords=amd+a6

damric · Aug 11, 2014

What's your total budget? Need OS?

Wrock2000 · Aug 11, 2014

damric :

my total budget is around $400-$430 and yes, I need an OS (Windows 8.1)

damric · Aug 11, 2014

Wrock2000 :

Buying in USA online? Microcenter nearby?

damric · Aug 11, 2014

It's close to $400 if you can swing it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ECS A55F2-M4(1.0) Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($28.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Xion XON-560 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $436.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 23:56 EDT-0400

This drops you down to the A8 (slightly worse graphics but still fast) and 4GB RAM (dual channel 1866 for graphics)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ECS A55F2-M4(1.0) Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($28.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Xion XON-560 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $404.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 23:58 EDT-0400

Goodeggray · Aug 12, 2014

The 5450 is not a gaming gpu. It's more a web graphics accelerator.

Gary Caine · Sep 24, 2014

You can play some older games with it but not Battlefield4 or something like that. What games do you plan playing? Saying that you can upgrade the card later so it wouldnt be a terrible system at all.

Shamar Holtz · Sep 24, 2014

Considering that the 5450 is a dedicated gpu I'd say its better. you can oc it to get you some better performance, which you can't do with the a6 apu. But it won't run any of the newer games to well, you'll probably get shitty fps on low tbh

Shamar Holtz · Sep 24, 2014

I'll make you a quick build. And come on dude, be realistic! you can get a OS online fore free, so why pay damn near $100!

Shamar Holtz · Sep 24, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TDMtkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TDMtkL/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-HT2-28PK-R1 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($34.69 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Logisys CF120GN 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Logisys CF120GN 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Logisys CF120GN 69.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $393.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-24 13:11 EDT-0400

Edit some of the parts to ur liking. this build will play the newest games on medium at least depending on you res

Here's your link if your interested. You can use the 5450 until u can get a r7 260x or a 7790 which I recommend both. But to answer your question, a dedicated gpu will almost always beat a integrated on, even if it requires oc: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TDMtkL

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